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This is episode 158 of crankygeeks. Here is the episode page description:
Episode 158:
IBM Buying Sun?, Apple's iPhone 3.0 OS, Games for Apple TV?, AMD and Intel's Dispute, and more...
What's new in Episode 158
Today's Guests:
Sebastian Rupley, Co-Crank, Editorial Director, PCMagCast.com
Lance Ulanoff, VP, Editor-in-Chief, PCMag Digital Network
Cade Metz, U.S. Editor, The Register
The Topics:
IBM to Buy Sun Microsystems?
IBM is in talks to buy Sun Microsystems Inc for at least $6.5 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported, in a deal that could bolster their computer server products against rivals such as Hewlett-Packard Co. That would translate into a premium of about 100 percent over Sun's Nasdaq closing price Tuesday of $4.97 a share, the paper said, citing people familiar with the matter.
Apple's iPhone 3.0 OS Event Report
It will allow developers to create multiplayer games that work over a close-range Bluetooth connection, better integrate the maps that Apple and Google have developed for the device, and "push" messages to users through their programs. Does it finally include cut and paste?
Are Games Coming for Apple TV?
The makers of the iPhone have filed a set patents for a Wii-style wireless controller that looks to be made for the Apple TV and could be used for a number of applications. Some are speculating that it's a first step for Apple in introducing TV-based games.
AMD/Intel Patent Dispute Heats Up
Advanced Micro Devices announced Monday that Intel plans to pull its 2001 cross-licensing patent agreement in the next 60 days, unless concerns surrounding AMD's joint venture chip foundry are addressed. Intel's warning is an escalation of concerns it expressed more than five months ago, following AMD's announcement it planned to spin off its manufacturing assets to a joint venture with the Abu Dhabi government.
Newspapers To Go Belly Up?
According to reports, The New York Times is contemplating the notion of becoming a subscription-based Web site, where you only get to read it if you pay. Meanwhile, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer newspaper has just gone Web-only. The newspaper is 146 years old. Are we about to see the death of newspapers?
Topic links:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2343336,00.asp
http://tech.yahoo.com/news/pcworld/20090316/tc_pcworld/diggfounderofferssneakpeekofiphone30copypastefeature
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10196820-1.html?tag=newsEditorsPicksArea.0
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-10196973-92.html?tag=newsEditorsPicksArea.0
http://tech.yahoo.com/news/ap/20090316/ap_on_hi_te/seattle_p_i
Episode 158:
IBM Buying Sun?, Apple's iPhone 3.0 OS, Games for Apple TV?, AMD and Intel's Dispute, and more...
What's new in Episode 158
Today's Guests:
Sebastian Rupley, Co-Crank, Editorial Director, PCMagCast.com
Lance Ulanoff, VP, Editor-in-Chief, PCMag Digital Network
Cade Metz, U.S. Editor, The Register
The Topics:
IBM to Buy Sun Microsystems?
IBM is in talks to buy Sun Microsystems Inc for at least $6.5 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported, in a deal that could bolster their computer server products against rivals such as Hewlett-Packard Co. That would translate into a premium of about 100 percent over Sun's Nasdaq closing price Tuesday of $4.97 a share, the paper said, citing people familiar with the matter.
Apple's iPhone 3.0 OS Event Report
It will allow developers to create multiplayer games that work over a close-range Bluetooth connection, better integrate the maps that Apple and Google have developed for the device, and "push" messages to users through their programs. Does it finally include cut and paste?
Are Games Coming for Apple TV?
The makers of the iPhone have filed a set patents for a Wii-style wireless controller that looks to be made for the Apple TV and could be used for a number of applications. Some are speculating that it's a first step for Apple in introducing TV-based games.
AMD/Intel Patent Dispute Heats Up
Advanced Micro Devices announced Monday that Intel plans to pull its 2001 cross-licensing patent agreement in the next 60 days, unless concerns surrounding AMD's joint venture chip foundry are addressed. Intel's warning is an escalation of concerns it expressed more than five months ago, following AMD's announcement it planned to spin off its manufacturing assets to a joint venture with the Abu Dhabi government.
Newspapers To Go Belly Up?
According to reports, The New York Times is contemplating the notion of becoming a subscription-based Web site, where you only get to read it if you pay. Meanwhile, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer newspaper has just gone Web-only. The newspaper is 146 years old. Are we about to see the death of newspapers?
Topic links:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2343336,00.asp
http://tech.yahoo.com/news/pcworld/20090316/tc_pcworld/diggfounderofferssneakpeekofiphone30copypastefeature
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10196820-1.html?tag=newsEditorsPicksArea.0
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-10196973-92.html?tag=newsEditorsPicksArea.0
http://tech.yahoo.com/news/ap/20090316/ap_on_hi_te/seattle_p_i
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